Top 9 most interesting facts that will make you have a different view of the past.

In the Middle Ages, animals were judged just like people. Arabic numerals were actually invented by the Indians. Today, I tell you 9 interesting facts that will make you have a different view of the past.

1. In the past, royal women used bidets

We all think that the bidet is a product of modern civilization. In fact, this product has appeared as early as the 17th century. According to records, the Austrian princess and the Queen of Naples both requested a bidet in the palace.

2. Bathrobe is used for public bathing

In the late 18th century, bathrobes were called "bath gowns" and were often used in public bathing. This was the most common way to maintain hygiene and privacy at that time.

3. In the Middle Ages, animals would be judged just like people

Medieval animals have been tried in many places in Europe. For example, in 1266, a pig in France became a defendant and was sentenced to death for intentional killing. In 1750, a female donkey was sentenced for doing well in court. Not guilty and released, now it seems that these are really incredible.

4. Wigs will grow lice

In the Middle Ages, high-status people usually wore wigs, but it is hard to imagine that there will be many lice in these wigs. In addition, because animal fat is used to shape the wigs, the wigs are very unpleasant and easy to catch fire.

5. The medieval streets are really dirty

Until the 18th century, no one cleaned up the streets in Europe. At that time, the streets were covered with all kinds of feces and rotten food. It was uncomfortable just to imagine!

6. Ancient dentures are the teeth of dead soldiers

Dentures are not a product of modern civilization. They have appeared a long time ago, but you would never imagine that dentures were pulled out of the mouths of dead soldiers before the 19th century!

7. Arabic numerals were invented by Indians

Arabic numerals, actually called Indo-Arabic numerals, were not invented by Arabs, but Indian mathematicians invented around 500 AD, but soon this kind of numerals was adopted by Arab merchants and spread to worldwide.

8. Women are prohibited from smoking in public

Nowadays, female smoking is not a novelty, but in the early 20th century, anti-smoking campaigns mainly targeted women and children. Smoking is considered a dirty habit, and female smoking is severely condemned by society.

9. Kim Jong Il was an artist

Former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il was an artist. He was very passionate about music. He had composed about 6 operas. He also wrote a book called "Movie Art", which is considered the most authoritative work of North Korean film production.